New to the scene...few questions

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum and new to the bagger scene. I have been in to them for quite some time but never able to afford one. I have always wanted a bagged/bodied c10!!!! I am currently looking at one and would like some feedback as you guys seem to be the big dogs of the truck world.  bagged all 4 cornners 5in body drop custom frame from firewall back body drop bed 2 viair compressers 3gal tank 1.5in lines C&R full aluminium radiator 350 vette motor 20gal fuel cell raw metal with clear 20's reverse triangulated 4 link I can get it for 4k. Please let me know if you think this is decent.This is perfect for me as I want to do the interior and finishing touches myself anyway.Thanks guys!! I appreciate your insight!!   http://images.craigslist.org/3ka3o53l15Q15T25X5a5b4c3b737fead7167b.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/3of3p33l55Y45Q15R5a5b86c36b8d295712a1.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/3k93m53l65V05Q55U0a5b2efb3d1f3311172a.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/3me3pe3l35U15S35R2a5bf9524c460f98144d.jpg  http://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck1.jpghttp://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck2.jpghttp://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck3.jpghttp://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck4.jpghttp://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck5.jpghttp://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck6.jpg    Please give me some feedback and let me know what you guys think. THANKS!!!!!!  

Looks like alot of work still. Just make sure you know what your getting into so you dont buy something thats a little too much.

Yeah, it's definitely a long way from done!! As long as the suspension and bd is done right and the motor is good, then I'm satisfied. I prefer that it's only half done. I'm not one to wanna buy something that's finished and sport their stuff. I wanna get down and dirty. In your opinion, does it look worthy of 4k or so?

its hard to judge without seeing the important stuff such as how the suspension is setup/designed, how the body drop was done...the main thing you wanna look at is if its going to be a safe vehicle especially if your new to the scene, also wanna look at how many miles are on it, if the guy will be willing to answer questions occasionally that arise from working on it. it looks like a sick truck with a lot of potential but that also means alot of work. dont underestimate the amount of work that might need to go into it. i guarantee you will find things you didnt plan for. if i was lookin to buy it, id shoot for closer to 3,000 or so

Edited: 5/15/2010 9:00:37 PM by dustin_thewind

he says the motor has 10k on the rebuild. There's a couple pics up there of the bag setup(in the rear) it's a reverse 4 link. yeah, there's definitely a lot of work to be done.  right on man, I appreciate your feedback!  ...oh and, I offered him 3800 but he said he can't go that low...I guess we'll see how he feels in a month when I put some cash in his hand. as your sig says: Cash Rules Everything Around Me!!   Also, did you guys notice the exhaust in this pic? http://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck1.jpgseems kinda shotty to me.

Hey Billy, here's a pic of the rear bag setup. Let me know what you think. http://www.pro-coders.com/imghost/images/truck5.jpg Thanks man!

looks like a cool project. deffinately take a good look at it, make sure the frame is in good shape and the suspension is done properly.good luck with it!

thanks! appreciate it

im my opinion, reversed 4 links are horrible but others will disagree...if you look around on here there has been a lot of conversations about it and thats not what your particular topic is about...when it comes down to it, it doesnt matter if i or anyone else thinks its worth it. the seller WILL get what he wants eventually if he is stubborn enough to wait it out so you need to really decide if the truck is worth it to YOU not us...if this is a truck you can see as a dream truck or just something you would love to have then thats worth it...unlike the common trend of selling and trading trucks now, i will never sell my truck because it is "worth" 10 times more to me than it is really $worth$...its up to you bro, if your gonna regret not getting it, then get it, if you can live without it, then wait it out for the right one...just make sure things look centered, strong, and symmetrical...look at cab mounts, welds, mounts, tabs, bolts not bent or crooked, odd sounds in the engine or trans, especially when shifting, nothing cracked or broken, etc... good luck,

Hey Billy, I really appreciate your help man!!! Yeah, you kinda hit the nail on the head!!...I have dreamed of owning a b/bd c10 for a lonnnng time and this is my opportunity to do so. I am more than willing to tear DEEP in to this truck. I have a few friends that have built a dozen or more trucks so finding help/education isn't a problem. i can definitely picture this truck being my dream ride 5 years from now. If you don't mind, could you explain the ups and downs of different suspension set ups (or post some links for me) thanks man!